Article Nº 2916 Plant Vol. III · p. 152
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
Original title: Poejos (Mentha pulegium)
Pennyroyal, a native mint common in Madeira and Porto Santo, used in infusions as an expectorant and emmenagogue.
A native member of the mint family (Labiatae), common on Madeira and Porto Santo (‘holy harbour’). It is used in infusions as an expectorant and emmenagogue.
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